| VETO MESSAGE ON SHB 1053 |
| May 12, 2011 |
| To the Honorable Speaker and Members, |
| The House of Representatives of the State of Washington |
| Ladies and Gentlemen: |
| I am returning, without my approval as to Section 11, Substitute House Bill 1053 entitled: |
"AN ACT Relating to the implementation of recommendations from the Washington state bar association elder law section's executive committee report of the guardianship task force." |
| Section 11 implements a fee schedule for filing of reports under RCW 11.92.040(2). The Judicial Branch has indicated support for the underlying bill, but opposition to the fee. Therefore, I am vetoing Section 11 and expect that the Judicial Branch agencies will implement the requirements of the bill within appropriated resources. |
| For this reason, I have vetoed Section 11 of Substitute House Bill 1053. |
| With the exception of Section 11, Substitute House Bill 1053 is approved. |
| Respectfully submitted, |
| Christine Gregoire |
| Governor |